Hip-hop heads beware! LA's own emcee T.F. has graced us again with another salty release. For his sixth LP, he has hired none other than Khrysis to handle production. Of course, we remember T.F. from his blazing bars on "Tookie Knows, Pt. II" from ScHoolboy Q's masterpiece, the Blank Face LP. Since then, T.F. has not been idle. From the release of his debut EP No Hooks, seven months after its release, to his full-length album ErThangSkanless and subsequent EPs, he has been throwing more and more salt in the game.
T.F. didn't let grass grow on him, and after a slew of collabs, he appeared on Flee Lord's eighth EP Hand Me My Flowers, produced entirely by Buckwild. He also released some solo EPs, including Blame Kansas, on which Mephux and Roc Marciano contributed heavily. It has now been more than three years since that release, but The Green Bottle was already building excitement with his singles. Expectations were high and believe me, he delivered magic again.
After the intro, the record begins with "Ordells Kangol," a funky soul hybrid track that lets T.F. know he's ready to take the world by storm. "Handle Bars" featuring Flee Lord and Smoke DZA kicks off with a growly woodwind instrumental, a perfect setting for the trio's raucous bars. "Get the Money" is the track that mixes pianos with T.F.'s fighting spirit to line his pockets, while "Lawry's" is an ode to all who support him.
Then we have "Mr. Serv-On," a banger in which Bun B joins in. It's a tribute to the legendary No Limit Records artist in which T.F. evokes the nostalgia of listening to Da Life Insurance. But frankly, "Baccarat Tumblers" featuring Westside Webb disappointed me a bit - the only blemish on this otherwise thick record. "Air Heads" brings chipmunk soul to tell how T.F. has the best of both worlds. Then "What It Is (TGB)" is about ultimate love according to T.F.
On "Nostalgia" featuring Curren$y gets a drumless but soulful beat to talk about fashion and nostalgia. "Street Lights" offers us a smoother vibe and brings the street to life, even in full daylight. "Line It Up" goes back to soulful samples, where T.F. explains his place in the scene, and "Runnin' in Place" returns to that raw boom bap style. The closing track, "God Speed," feels like success grabbed T.F. in an instant.
Feel free to label this LP as a treasure trove of salty tracks all together. The chemistry between T.F. and Khrysis works exceptionally, with beats that fit perfectly with the west coast story T.F. brings us. If you ask me, The Green Bottle gives us one of the most consistent T.F. albums since Blame Kansas. A solid 9/10 for this salty release!
Hopefully you're as hyped as I am, but mostly let us know what you think. Tasty listening pleasure!
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